Watch CBS News

Vault Explosion In Hollywood Hills Leaves 4 Hurt

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – An explosion at an underground electrical vault in the Hollywood Hills left several people hurt early Tuesday morning.

Vault Explosion In Hollywood Hills Leaves 4 Hurt
An underground electrical vault explosion in the Hollywood Hills left several people hurt. April 27, 2021. (Credit: Citizen App)

The explosion occurred in the 6100 block of West Franklin Avenue at around 1:35 a.m.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, two people were taken to local hospitals. One was seriously hurt and the second had moderate injuries.

Two others were treated at the scene.

The cause and circumstances of the explosion were unclear.

It's unclear how many Los Angeles Department of Water and Power customers lost power.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.